Increased migration
and citizenship fees
from 1 July 2025
Migration and citizenship application fees rose across multiple categories from 1 July 2025.
Most visa application charges have increased by 3% in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Employers and visa applicants must factor in these higher fees when budgeting for their sponsorship or migration plans (see table below for new fees for popular visa categories).
Student (Subclass 500) and Student Guardian (Subclass 590) visa applications have seen the first instalment of the Visa Application Charge increase from $1,600 to $2,000 - a 25% increase above the standard CPI adjustment.
Why the additional increase? This increase supports the Government's election commitment to strengthen the integrity and sustainability of the student visa program and the international education sector.
Exemptions: Pacific Island and Timor-Leste applicants retain access to concessional VACs and are not subject to this student visa fee increase
Note: Fees shown are for primary applicants. Additional fees apply for secondary applicants and other circumstances.
Visa Type | Subclass | New Fee from (AUD) | Previous Fee (AUD) |
Employer sponsored visas | |||
Skills in Demand (SID) Visa | 482 | $3,210 | N/A |
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) | 186 | $4,910 | $4,770 |
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional | 494 | $4,910 | $4,770 |
Training and student visas | |||
Training Visa | 407 | $430 | $415 |
Student Visa | 500 | $2,000 | $1,600 |
Student Guardian Visa | 590 | $2,000 | $1,600 |
Partner Visas | |||
Partner Visa (onshore) | 820/801 | $9,365 | $9,095 |
Partner Visa (offshore) | 309/100 | $9,365 | $9,095 |
Check the Department of Home Affairs website for your specific visa and the most up-to-date fees.
Temporary Skilled Migration Income Threshold (TSMIT) increase
The TSMIT has increased from $73,150 to $76,515 - an increase of 4.6%. The increased TSMIT applies to nominations lodged on or after 1 July 2025. Nominations lodged before this date continue to be assessed against the TSMIT amount that was in force at the time of lodgement.
Visas affected include:
- Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional) visa nominations
- Subclass 187 (Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme) visa nominations
- Subclass 482 (Temporary Skill Shortage) visa nominations lodged prior to 7 December 2024
- Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) visa nominations lodged prior to 7 December 2024
For more information on how this affects different employer sponsored visa streams, refer to our previous Newsflash on skilled visa income thresholds.
Citizenship application fees have increased in line with the CPI from 1 July 2025. Increases include:
- Citizenship by conferral (with citizenship test): from $560 to $575
- Citizenship by conferral (test not required, e.g., 60+ years): from $345 to $350
- Citizenship by descent: from $360 to $370
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